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Texas County couple named ‘Missouri Tree Farmers of the Year’
Houston Herald - Missouri
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July 7, 2025
You can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear. That is what University of Missouri Extension state specialist in forestry Hank Stelzer often hears when talking with landowners, and even some professional foresters, about an Ozark woodland. “But the...
Josh Hawley caved on Medicaid in a climate of political violence
My Ozarks Online - Missouri
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July 7, 2025
I googled: “Josh Hawley SNAP,” a few weeks ago when I was looking for our Senator’s position on cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka SNAP, or food stamps). The AI told me that “Josh Hawley SNAP” refers to a snap of Hawley on...
The Missouri National Recreational River is offering a free kayaking clinic this summer
KTIV - Iowa
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July 6, 2025
YANKTON, S.D. (KTIV) - The Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) is offering free kayaking clinics this summer every Wednesday, and most Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through Wednesday, Sept. 3rd. Abby Schauer, a park ranger with the...
How to protect yourself in floods: Weather alerts, maps and more
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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Deadly flooding in Texas, combined with the recent trauma from fatal Hurricane Helene flooding in East Tennessee, has prompted questions about warning signs during hazardous weather. The Texas flooding has left over 100 people dead and many more...
Why States Warn Continued UN Funding Hurts Farmers
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 6, 2025
Eleven state agriculture commissioners called on the Trump administration and Congress to yank funding from United Nations programs that they say are hurting American farmers. “The federal government should stop using American taxpayer dollars to...
Missouri S&T symposium in Morocco focuses on sustainable energy for Africa
Missouri S&T News
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July 3, 2025
Energy experts and researchers from around the world gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, this spring for Missouri S&T’s 4th International Laufer Energy Symposium to discuss the future of sustainable energy and the challenges facing Africa and the...
Missouri AG targets Grain Belt Express for potential deceptive tactics
KTTN - Missouri
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July 3, 2025
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Grain Belt Express, LLC, initiating a formal inquiry into allegations of deceptive practices related to the company’s multistate transmission line project. The...
Missouri Attorney General investigates Grain Belt Express over alleged false promises
Show-Me State Times - Missouri
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July 2, 2025
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Grain Belt Express, LLC. The move comes amid concerns over misleading claims and alleged dishonesty in the company's transmission line project. Bailey also sent a...
Press Box: Wide variety of changes are coming to Missouri high school sports
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 6, 2025
It may be the summer and we are coming off a Missouri State High School Activities Association mandated “dead week” where no school can offer any organized team activities. But that doesn’t mean the high school sports seasons are on the back...
Missouri Attorney General launches investigation into Grain Belt Express
KRCG - Missouri
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced an investigation into the Grain Belt Express transmission project, citing concerns about potentially misleading claims made by the company. In a press release Wednesday, Bailey said his office...
Environmental group asks citizens to urge Missouri governor to sign invasive species bill
KSMU - Missouri
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July 3, 2025
A bill that would ban the sale of certain types of invasive plants in Missouri awaits the governor’s signature. And the Missouri Prairie Foundation is asking residents to contact Mike Kehoe and urge him to sign it. Senate Bill 105, passed by the...
Missouri AG probes Grain Belt Express over alleged deceptive practices
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced Wednesday that his office is investigating Grain Belt Express, alleging it has made misleading claims over its transmission line project. KOMU 8 reported on May 8 that Grain Belt Express...
Missouri AG Bailey launches investigation into Grain Belt Express power line project
Missourinet
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July 2, 2025
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched an investigation into the Grain Belt Express power line project, citing concerns over what he says are misleading claims and potential fraud. Bailey, a Republican, issued a Civil Investigative...
Missouri launches task force to review, recommend updates to school funding formula
Democrat News - Missouri
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July 2, 2025
MOFB COMMENTARY Emily LeRoy, Senior Policy Advisor, Missouri Farm Bureau The Missouri Constitution declares that knowledge and intelligence are essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of people, and to that end, guarantees access...
Public invited to Military Flag Retreat Ceremony at Missouri State Fair
Newstalk KZRG - Missouri
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July 5, 2025
Home/Latest News/Public invited to Military Flag Retreat Ceremony at Missouri State Fair Members of the public are invited to the Military Flag Retreat Ceremony, held daily during the 2025 Missouri State Fair, Aug 7–17. This event is a heartfelt...
Missouri Department of Natural Resources awards $94,500 in grants to Bland, Irondale
Gasconade County Republican - Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded Clean Water Engineering Report grants totaling $94,500 to the cities of Irondale ($62,500) and Bland ($32,000). Both communities will use the funding to evaluate their...
Allstate CEO says lack of trust in nation a problem for democracy and capitalism
Repairer Driven News - Michigan
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July 11, 2025
Allstate CEO Tom Wilson told CNBC Monday that trust in America is at a tipping point. “It is a problem for Americans,” Wilson said. “We don’t trust our leaders. We don’t trust our government. We don’t trust other institutions.” He said the lack of...
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe cuts funding for CASA program
KSHB - Missouri
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July 1, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe cut $1.5 million from the $3 million originally budgeted for capital improvements and grants for CASA, a program that pairs trained volunteers with children in the foster system to help navigate the...
Peach State safety Tony Forney commits to Missouri: ‘I’m shutting my recruitment down’
On3
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July 4, 2025
Marietta (Ga.) Kell safety Tony Forney took his official visit to Missouri on June 6 and he left Columbia feeling good about the SEC in Columbia. Wisconsin was a competitor and over 30 schools offered the three-star, but he has committed to Eliah...
Opinion -- Missouri AG Charges Grain Belt Express with Lies, False Promises
Sheridan Express - Missouri
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July 4, 2025
By the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association On July 2, 2025, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announces he has issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Grain Belt Express, LLC following widespread concerns over misleading claims and a track...